1. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Career Information Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

2. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN I.What they do: A.Assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medication and providing health care products to patients. B.Count tablets and measure amounts of medication for prescriptions C.Maintain patient records Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

3. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN II. Tools they use: A.Counting trays for counting pills B.Mortar and pestle for compounding C.Automatic bottle filling machines D.Database and label-making software Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

4. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN III. Working conditions: A.Indoors in environmentally controlled climates B.Requires interaction with customers C.Requires working on your feet for long hours D.Requires working nights and weekends Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

5. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN IV. Who they work for: A.Independently owned pharmacies B.Pharmacies located in grocery, retail, and drug stores C.Pharmacies located in hospitals or nursing homes Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

6. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN V. Training required: A.High school diploma B.Pharmacy technology training at vocational schools or community colleges C.One the job training or internship in a pharmacy Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

7. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN VI. Skills: A.Customer service skills B.Ability to pay close attention to detail C.Ability to organize customer records Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

8. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN VII. Knowledge areas: A.Knowledge of drug properties, interactions, and preventive health-care measures B.Knowledge of computers and electronics C.Knowledge of ways to identify client needs and provide customer service Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

9. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN VIII. Income: A.Median income for a Pharmacy Technician is approximately $28,940 per year (2011) B.Current employment is approximately 334,000 employees (2010) C.Project job openings between 2010 and 2020 are for approximately 166,300 employees Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2052.00